What is semantic ambiguity

Semantic ambiguity occurs when a word, phrase, or sentence has multiple meanings or interpretations in a given context. This ambiguity arises because the same expression can convey different ideas depending on how it's understood. For example:

- **Polysemy**: A single word with multiple related meanings (e.g., "bank" as a financial institution or the side of a river).

- **Homonymy**: Words that sound the same or are spelled the same but have unrelated meanings (e.g., "bat" as an animal or a sports equipment).

Resolving semantic ambiguity is important for clear communication and accurate interpretation in various fields, including language processing, legal documents, and everyday conversation.